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Philippine Insurrection
The Philippine Insurrection was a war between the US and Philippines. This was a cause of America wanting to own the Philippines. -
Hay-Banau-Varilla Treaty
A treaty giving the US permission to create a canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific. This showed US expansion into Latin America. -
Roosevelt Corollary
An addiion given to the Monroe Doctrine by Theodore Roosevelt. This added proposition stated that the US can use military force in Latin America while Europe can't. -
US occupation of Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic goes bankrupt and is in danger of being invaded. The US took over the Domincan Republic's customs organization. -
Cuban Intervention
After Cuban president Palmas disappointed hsi followers because of a rigged election, revolution broke out. The US under the Platt Amendment sent troops to restore order. -
Great White Fleet
A nickname given to a US fleet that circumnavigated the globe. Roosevelt gave this order to show the world US growing power. -
Panama Canal
A passage that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through a series of locks. This showed American engineering and prowess.
